The Iowa City excursion, led by Chinese QJ number 6988, is seen just west of the small burg of Downey. Only a couple of seconds after shooting this picture, the people shooting from this bridge go... (more)
The engineer onboard 513 hangs out the window looking ahead at his conductor who is getting ready to throw the switch in prep to pick up the power on the siding.
513 leads the eastbound CBBI-02 through the quiet rural community of Downey.
Heritage GEVO 513 leads the daily eastbound through Downey, Iowa on the last day of summer.
A short Blue Island train hurries through Downey behind Rock Island heritage unit #513.
All three long hood forward! Probably a rare sight to see all three units running long hood forward. GP38-2 707 is leading the CBBI through Downey, Iowa.
GEVO's 503 and Rock Island heritage unit 513 pass the old Supersweet Elevator in Downey, Iowa
A pair of IAIS GEVO's lead the Iowa City to Rock Island turn past the grain elevator in Downey, Iowa.
The black, red, and white of new Rock Island heritage GEVO 513 stands out against the blue sky as the CBBI heads east.
Rolling right along on its first run to Chicago. As with the last 2 weeks we can't get a sunny day.
A heavy burst of snow shrouds GEVO 512 as it leads the BICB towards Iowa City. 512 is the newest GEVO in the fleet and has been in service for about a month. Welcome to Iowa and winter!
SD38-2 156 and GEVO 500 head the east bound CBBI through Downey on the way to a meet with the westbound BICB at Northstar at Wilton.
SD38-2 is on the point of the eastbound as it passes a well worn Downey marker.
A west turn rocks past the old elevator nearing Iowa City.
GEVO 507 trailed by GP38-2 718 head the Peoria bound empty coal train with a brilliant blue sky and bright sun gracing the countryside.
